Roster/Rumors/Speculation/Trade Talk - 2024-25: Re-Tool, Re-Group, Re-Mix, Re-Build

[WangMustGo]

I was curious after watching Engvall's play where he seemed to shy away from blocking a shot.

Engvall blocked 21 shots in 74 games last season. A guy with his mobility, size, and reach should do a heck of a lot better than that.

It's not surprise that Cizikas and Pageau blocked a lot of shots, but even Barzal & Lee who don't play on the PK blocked over 50 each.

NYI PK'ers continue to be a problem.

Cizikas-MacLean
Holmstrom-Pageau
?-Horvat

Honestly the only answer I can think of that has a hope of working is Barzy.

Nelson would be fine on the PK. I wonder if Tsyplakov has played on the PK in the KHL? He has the speed, grit, and size to be good on the PK.

 

[miscs75]

Nelson would be fine on the PK. I wonder if Tsyplakov has played on the PK in the KHL? He has the speed, grit, and size to be good on the PK.

Just not the hands

 

[Osakahaus]

im not arguing over Engvall

You can make an argument that blocking shots is a sign of poor play, not good play.

I.e Pelech

 

[Throttle]

Gonna be a long season as it’s looking like Engvall is going to be the never ending subject of discussion in Isles land.

 

[Throttle]

I'm a big time Gauthier guy, would love him on the 4th line.

That being said, I understand he rubbed Roy the wrong way somehow last year and I hope he improved himself to fit into Roy's system.

Probably bc he plays one good game, then follows on with several you don’t belong here games. He’s just a player that really lacks consistency, which he’s demonstrated across several teams already.